Guava is a fruit which is very popular in Asian countries not only because of its taste but for its medicinal properties also. Now this fruit is getting popularity in western countries also. This fruit has its outer skin of green, light yellow and sometimes little bit brownish in colour. It is round or pear shaped fruit.
The inside pulp of it is soft, but it covers small brown colour large number of hard seeds. In Asian countries it is eaten in raw, ripe condition and also jams, jelly and chutneys are made of it.
Besides it unique taste and fragrance, it is known as super fruit because of high nutrition values and medicinal properties. The leaves of guava are equally beneficial for health. Let’s look at some of the amazing health benefits of guava and its leaves.
Benefits of Guava Fruit
Boost Your Immunity:
It is one of the richest sources of vitamin C. It has this vitamin in a range much higher than citrus fruit orange, which is about 4 times. It helps in improving immunity and fighting against infections.
Fights against Cancer:
It contains very important antioxidants like lycopene, quercetin, vitamin C and polyphenols which are the real fighters against cancer, as they reduces free radicals in the body. This fruit has shown tremendous results against prostate cancer risk and breast cancer cells.
Beneficial in Diabetes:
It is a rich source of fibre content as well as contains low index of glycaemic. The fibres help in curing diabetes and low glycemix does not let the sugar level to rise or fall suddenly.
Heart Friendly:
It is a very rich source of potassium also, which helps in controlling level of blood pressure in patients of hypertension. It also reduces the level of bad cholesterol (LDL) and improves good one known as HDL.
Get Rid from Constipation:
Due to its high contents of dietary fibres it is the best fruit for your good digestive health. One guava a day can fulfil about 12% of daily fibre needs as recommended. The seeds of guava if swallowed as a whole or after chewing, serves as an excellent laxatives. They helps in healthy bowel movements.
Improves Eyesight:
It contains vitamin A and is real booster for the eyesight. It not only prevents degradation of eyesight but also improves it. It can slow down the process of macular degeneration and appearance of cataracts
Good during Pregnancy:
It contains folic acid, or Vitamin B-9, it helps in developing the nervous system of baby and thus neurological disorders are being protected newborn baby.
Cures Cough & Cold:
It is a proven fruit having ability to cure cough & cold, as it has vitamin C and iron in it, well known for preventing cold and infections from viruses.
Makes You Look Young:
It has very good anti-ageing properties as it contains Vitamin A, C and carotene, lycopene antioxidants. It makes you look young by making your skin free from wrinkles.
Weight Loss:
If you want to lose weight, guava will make a win–win situation for you. Rich in fibres, vitamins, proteins and antioxidants, it satisfies your appetite along with improving your metabolism.
Benefits of Guava Leaves
Anti-Allergic:
The leaves of guava have anti histamine effect as effective as anti-histamine drugs. Therefore if someone is allergic to dust or suffering from hay fever these leaves are remedy for it.
Keep a Check on Thyroid Gland:
Metabolism of body and its growth are controlled by thyroid gland. The rich content of copper in its leaves helps in good functioning of thyroid gland and reduces the risk of both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
Cure Mouth Ulcer, Pain and Gum Problems:
Chew few fresh leaves of guava if you are suffering from ant of the above problems. Alternatively put 4 to 6 leaves in boiling water and then add few pinch of salt in it, your mouth wash is ready to be used after cooling.
Cure Diabetes:
It is used as a treatment for diabetes in traditional Chinese, Ayurveda and Unani medicine. Researches have proved that it helps in reducing glucose levels, thus very effective against diabetes. Chew 2 to 3 fresh leaves daily.
Treats Wounds from Infection:
Antibacterial properties of guava leaves are helpful in protecting wounds from infection, also beneficial in itchy and swollen insect bites. Crush few leaves and rub the paste gently over the infected area.
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